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Schedule of Events

Featured Event

Voices for Change: The Power of Public Health

Celebrate your accomplishments in-person or virtually and look to the future as a member of the BSPH global alumni community, leveraging current challenges to make lasting change. Featuring remarks by Representative Lauren Underwood, D-IL, (MPH/MSN ’09), Dean Ellen MacKenzie (PhD '79, ScM '75), and more.

Saturday, June 11, 3:004:30PM ET

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Schedule of Events

For specific program descriptions and speakers, see below.

Friday, June 10

School Tours
Other Programming
Multiple 30 minute tours throughout the day.

Fighting for Justice & Health Equity*
Public Health Conversations
10:00–11:00 AM ET

Speed Networking
Skill Building and Professional Development
10:00–11:00 AM ET

Alumni Awards Ceremony
Other Programming
11:00–12:00 PM ET

Telling Your Public Health Story
Skill Building and Professional Development
11:30–12:30 PM ET

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Department Lunch
Department/Program Event
12:00–1:30 PM ET

Population, Family, and Reproductive Health Department Event
Department/Program Event
12:00–1:30 PM ET

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department Lunch 
Department/Program Event 
12:30–2:00 PM ET

International Health Department Lunch
Department/Program Event
12:30–2:00 PM ET

Career Conversations: Entrepreneurs and Innovation
Careers and Networking
1:30–2:30PM ET

Leading Through a Pandemic*
Public Health Conversations
2:00–3:00PM ET

PhD or DrPH: How Do You Chose?
Skill Building and Professional Development
2:00–3:00PM ET

Career Conversations: Global Health/Networking Around the World
Careers and Networking
3:30–4:30 PM ET

Epidemiology Department Happy Hour
Department/Program Event
4:00–6:00 PM ET

Health, Behavior, and Society Department Happy Hour
Department/Program Event
4:00–6:00 PM ET

MAS/OPAL Department Happy Hour
Department/Program Event
4:00–6:00 PM ET

Biostatistics Department Dinner
Department/Program Event
5:00–7:00 PM ET

Health Policy and Management Department Happy Hour
Department/Program Event
5:00–7:00 PM ET

*Offered in-person and virtual

Saturday, June 11

Biostatistics Department Graduate Recognition, Symposium and Poster Session with Light Lunch
Department/Program Event 
9:00–1:00 PM ET

The Art of Negotiations
Skill Building and Professional Development
10:00–11:00 AM ET

The Mental Health Legacy of Today's Public Health Challenges*
Public Health Conversations
10:00–11:00AM ET

Master of Public Health Class of  2020 Celebration
Department/Program Event
10:00–11:30 AM ET

Mental Health Department Brunch
Department/Program Event 
11:00–1:00 PM ET

Master of Public Health Class of 2021 Celebration
Department/Program Event
12:30–2:00 PM ET

Picture Station
Other Programming
12:30–2:30 PM ET

Career Conversations: Clinicians in Public Health
Careers and Networking
1:00–2:00PM ET

Voices for Change: The Power of Public Health*
Other Programming
3:00–4:30 PM ET

*Offered in-person and virtual

Program Descriptions

Careers and Networking

Career Conversations: Clinicians in Public Health

A panel of esteemed alumni clinicians will share the challenges and opportunities in moving between individual and population health. Bring your questions for this extended conversation. 
Informal networking opportunity immediately following the panel.
Featuring Seyi Bolorunduro, MD, MPH '09, Connie Hwang, MD, MPH '06, Matt Lindsley, MPH/MSN '13, RN, and Chao Long, MD, MPH '21.
Saturday, June 11,  1:00–2:00 PM ET

 

Career Conversations: Entrepreneurs and Innovation

From social innovation to artificial intelligence and beyond, this panel of alumni will answer your questions, share their entrepreneurial stories, and give tips for innovating in a changing world.
Informal networking opportunity immediately following the panel.
Featuring Lola Adeyemi, MD, MPH '08; Smisha Agarwal, PhD, MPH/MBA '09; and Tamara Goldschmidt, MPH '16.
Friday, June 10, 1:30–2:30 PM ET

 

Career Conversations: Global Health/Networking Around the World

After a brief introduction of featured alumni working in global health, you'll have a chance to network around the world with guests and fellow graduates.
Featuring Lola Adeyemi, MD, MPH '08; Anita Shet, BSPH Faculty; Luana Araujo, MPH '20; and Alix Faddoul, MPH '20
Friday, June 10, 3:30–4:30 PM ET

Department/Program Events

Biostatistics Department Dinner

Graduates from the department of Biostatistics along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration!
Friday, June 10, 5:00–7:00 PM ET

 

Biostatistics Department Graduate Recognition, Symposium and Poster Session with Light Lunch

Graduates from the department of Biostatistics along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration!
Saturday, June 11, 9:00–1:00 PM ET

 

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department Lunch

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration!
Friday, June 10, 12:30–2:00 PM ET

 

Epidemiology Department Happy Hour

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of Epidemiology along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration.
Friday, June 10, 4:00–6:00 PM ET
Registration required by May 27.

 

Health, Behavior, and Society Department Happy Hour

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of Health, Behavior and Society along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration.
Friday, June 10, 4:00–6:00 PM ET

 

Health Policy and Management Department Happy Hour

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of Health Policy and Management along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration.
Friday, June 10, 5:00–6:00 PM ET
Registration required by June 1.

 

International Health Department Lunch

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of International Health along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration.
Friday, June 10, 12:30–2:00 PM ET

 

Master of Public Health Class of 2020 Celebration

MPH graduates from 2020 along with their guests are invited to join program faculty and staff for this celebration.
Saturday, June 11, 10:00–11:30 AM ET

 

Master of Public Health Class of 2021 Celebration

MPH graduates from 2021 along with their guests are invited to join program faculty and staff for this celebration.
Saturday, June 11, 12:30–2:00 PM ET
 

MAS/OPAL Happy Hour

Master of Applied Science Graduates from the OPAL program along with their guests are invited to join faculty and staff for this celebration.
Friday, June 10, 4:00–6:00 PM ET
 

Mental Health Department Brunch

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of Mental Health along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration.
Saturday, June 11, 11:00–1:00 PM ET

 

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Department Lunch

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration.
Friday, June 10, 12:00–1:30 PM ET

 

Population, Family, and Reproductive Health Department Lunch

Master and Doctoral Graduates from the department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health along with their guests are invited to join department faculty and staff for this celebration.
Friday, June 10, 12:00–1:30 PM ET

Public Health Conversations

Fighting for Justice & Health Equity

What does it take to build a world in which every person can achieve his or her best health? A panel of public health practitioners lead a discussion on their work fighting for justice and health equity.
Featuring Adam Milam, PhD '12, MHS '09; Keana Kaleikini, MSPH '20; Darrell Gaskin, PhD '95; and Tanjala Purnell, PhD '12.
Friday, June 10, 10:00–11:00 AM ET

 

Leading through a Pandemic

Shifting data, changing guidelines, building trust. Alumni leaders share lessons learned from leading through a pandemic that are shaping the future of public health.
Featuring Loyce Pace, MPH '05; Lisa Maragakis, MD '98, MPH '07; Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH '14; and Luana Araujo, MPH '20.
Friday, June 10, 2:00–3:00 PM ET

 

The Mental Health Legacy of Today's Public Health Challenges

Going beyond isolation and anxiety, how can the world address the lasting mental health implications of recent public health challenges?
Featuring Adam Milam, PhD '12, MHS '09; Brandon J. Johnson, MHS '12; Mónica Guerrero Vázquez, MPH '18; and Judy Bass, PhD '05, BSPH Faculty.
Saturday, June 11, 10:00–11:00 AM ET

Other Programming

Alumni Awards Ceremony

Join us as we celebrate and recognize the inspiring 2020, 2021, and 2022 winners of the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Awards.
Featuring Dean MacKenzie, PhD '79, ScM '75; and Judy Keen, PhD '02, KSAS MS '98.
Friday, June 10, 11:00–12:00 PM ET
 

Pictures

Join us by the Wall of Wonder to get photos with friends and family.
Master's degree regalia available to borrow for photos.
Saturday, June 11, 12:30–2:30 PM ET
 

School Tours

There was a seal tank in the basement? School historian, Karen Thomas, will share points of pride and little known facts on these small group guided tours.
Self-guided tour information also available.
Friday, June 10

  • 10:00–10:30 AM ET
  • 11:30–12:00 PM ET
  • 2:30–3:00 PM ET
  • 4:00–4:30 PM ET


Voices for Change: The Power of Public Health

Celebrate your accomplishments in-person or virtually and look to the future as a member of the BSPH global alumni community, leveraging current challenges to make lasting change. Featuring remarks by Representative Lauren Underwood, D-IL, (MPH/MSN ’09), Dean Ellen MacKenzie (PhD '79, ScM '75), Brandon J. Johnson (MHS '12), Adam Milam (PhD '12, MHS '09), Mónica Guerrero Vázquez (MPH '18), and Sonia Sarkar (DrPH '20, MPH '13, KSAS BA '09).
Saturday, June 11, 3:00–4:30 PM ET

Skill Building and Professional Development

The Art of Negotiation

Whether starting a new job or asking for an increase, this professional development session will help build your salary negotiation skills. 
Featuring Josie Ganzermiller, JHU Carey Staff.
Saturday, June 11, 10:00–11:00 AM ET

 

Speed Networking

Take the mystery out of networking and learn tangible steps to building strong professional connections. Featuring Paul Hutchinson, BSPH Director of Career Services.
Featuring Paul Hutchinson, BSPH Staff.
Friday, June 10, 10:00–11:00 AM ET

 

PhD or DrPH-How do you choose?

Ready to take the leap into a doctoral program, but not sure which way to go? Alumni of both DrPH and PhD programs will share their thoughts and answer questions.
Featuring Sonia Sarkar, DrPH '20, MPH '12, KSAS BA '09; Larry Warner, DrPH '22, Christina Vivelo, PhD '18; and Jennifer Gerber, PhD '20.
Friday, June 10, 2:00–3:00 PM ET

 

Sharpen Your Message: Communications Essentials for Sharing Public Health Information

You know what you do, but can you communicate it to the public? In this workshop, communications professionals from the Bloomberg School will offer essential tips on message development, working with the media, and sharing information on social media. Then it’s your turn. You’ll work through a communications scenario in groups and get feedback from your peers and the experts.
Featuring Brian Simpson, MPH '13, KSAS BA '97, BSPH Staff; Lymari Morales, BSPH Associate Dean for Marketing and Communications.
Friday, June 10, 11:30–12:30 PM ET

Additional Information

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